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By MoverShaker, 12 November, 2008

Singer Clydebank 1908 Portable Hand-Crank Sewing Machine

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Condition
Good
Description

I obtained this hand crank sewing machine five or six years ago in England at a small town auction.  The serial number is V443727 which would date it to 1908 from what I have been able to find.  Also, it was manufactured at the Singer Clydebank Scotland manufacturing facility.

 

The case seems to be unique and I haven’t been able to find one similar in my research.  It almost resembles a “coffin” and has handles on both ends.  The case lid hinges on one end, and the other is secured with a key to the base for transportation.  The case is in very good condition for its age, with some minor scrapes and scratches from wear.  The sewing machine also appears to be in very good shape.  There is some wear around the decals in one spot at the front and left side, but not as much as I would expect.  The hand-crank handle hinges folds in to fit in the case

 

Can anyone provide any details on the case and any estimation of value?  We are downsizing and we must part with our collections.

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By Sylamore, 12 November, 2008

personal sketch book of Wilhelm M Busch

Category
Fine Art
Condition
Excellent
Description

This is a personal sketchbook by German artist Wilhelm M Busch. It is a clothbound hardback book with over 70 sketches. Most are of people with few trees, landscapes, houses, etc. One sketch looks to be Abraham Lincoln but I'm not sure. All appear to be original sketches. It was given as a gift in 1943 as evidenced by the inscription in the picture. All pages are intact and binding is tight on the book. The artists signature is on the front cover and appears to be in ink and the signature also appears on the inside top left corner of the first page. No tears or damage noted.

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By abcmce, 12 November, 2008

Metal Folk Art Sculpture

Category
Folk Art
Condition
Excellent
Description

This is one example of 4 different designs of enameled metal sculptures purchased in Mexico ca. 1960 as favors for a dinner party given by a wealthy business tycoon in Phoenix AZ. The other sculpture are of similar design depicting a boy on a bicycle. etc.

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By fudman064, 12 November, 2008

bombo the wonder ape

Category
Toys
Condition
Excellent
Description

this was a toy my godmother used to bring out and entertain me when i was a child( 1965 ish) after she passed away her niece gave me this doll. it winds up makes noise and does tumbles.

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By jake1951, 12 November, 2008

W.M. GILBERT CLOCK

Category
Watches and Timepieces
Condition
Good
Description

IVE TAKEN A FEW PICS BUT SAYS IVE WENT OVER THE MAXIMUM SIZE LIMIT. I CAN SEND PICS TO ANYONE BY EMAIL IF INTERESTED. THANKS

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By Anonymous (not verified), 12 November, 2008

painting of bridge

Category
Paintings
Condition
Good
Description

this picture belong to my husbands grandmother we dont know anything about it we were hopeing that someone can tell about it      thank you peggy

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By Nova013, 12 November, 2008

Art Nouveau/Deco 3 holder Candelabra

Category
Art Deco and Art Nouveau
Condition
Fair
Description

This candelabra holds 3 candles and has an Egyptian type symbol on bottom of each side with a winged "lady" holding a ball on top of her head with deco style lines below and a flower image rising above her.  Each side has a Art Nouveau flowing style handle connected to the candle holder with leaf  type designs on parts of the connecting pieces.  This is in original condition so the brass is worn all over the piece - some of it is silver shaded and some has a brass tint.  Other than the worn spots on the base, there is a small dent on the very bottom on one side and minor scratches on the candle holders and the bottom part.

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